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One-year Postdoc Position at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

This position is funded by Plastic Recycling Research Cluster, UBC Eminence Program. The Plastic Recycling Research Project team consists of an interdisciplinary team - scholars from the field of engineering, psychology, and organization theory; industry partners, policy makers, and partners from Indigenous communities. Additional information about the Plastic Recycling Research Cluster is available on

Scope of work:

The postdoc fellow is expected to get involved in the research project - conducting interviews with policymakers, industry partners, and Indigenous communities; collecting archival data; literature reviews; analyzing and interpreting data; and writing research and practice papers. You will be working under the guidance of Dr. Grace Fan (Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan campus). You will have opportunity to interact with cluster faculty members from

Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Creative Studies, and Department of Psychology.

Expectations:

As part of the University's response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, UBC Okanagan has committed to supporting and implementing five key commitments, which can be found at

Salary: $45k-50k per annum plus benefits (one-year full time)

Application process:

Applications should include:

This opportunity is available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and international applicants meeting the above criteria. Review of applications will begin in late May 2023 and proceed until the position is filled. The desired start date is as soon as July 01, 2023 with later start dates negotiable.

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About UBC

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranks among the 40 best universities globally and among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Okanagan campus offers a unique UBC experience in one of the most scenic regions in Canada.

UBC’s Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of about 150,000 people - the fourth fastest growing population in Canada. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business. More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the top 10 busiest airports in Canada.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.